Always next quarter Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Seems crazy to plough on and accept the loss of income. Suspend for 3 weeks and if we can continue with full or larger than 500 crowds then we have income and the same congestion as other teams. If 3 weeks is extended take the hit at that point. Wouldn't be happy if I was being excluded entirely, some kind of ballot in single or family groups is the way forward. If this covered 3 games the 1200 get to see the team, way better than 0. Like everyone I'm baffled by the 500 number. I will the decision makers to get it right but they have boobed here. A percentage of the capacity, socially distanced and ask clubs to prioritise season ticket holders who are local. I think their efforts to throw football a bone have backfired big style. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverthemoon Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) The 500 is a made up figure, they’ve already admitted there’s absolutely no science behind it. The fact that size of stadium isn’t taken into account further makes it a nonsense On allocation, I’d be happier if it was more Rovers fans getting to at least one fixture. So if you get QOS, you’ve no chance of a Pars ticket and vice versa. Give more folk the chance to take in a game. Edited December 23, 2021 by roverthemoon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 https://www.raithrovers.net/51752/ticketing-update.htm Season ticket ballot it is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Thats fair. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Makes a lot of sense. As good a solution as I've seen, and certainly better than Falkirk's "come down to the office during the work day at 13 hours notice" or Morton's "f**k it, alphabetical order". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 58 minutes ago, roverthemoon said: The 500 is a made up figure, they’ve already admitted there’s absolutely no science behind it. The fact that size of stadium isn’t taken into account further makes it a nonsense On allocation, I’d be happier if it was more Rovers fans getting to at least one fixture. So if you get QOS, you’ve no chance of a Pars ticket and vice versa. Give more folk the chance to take in a game. John Swinney has already been in the press saying they've chosen 500 because "they want to be seen as being firm". It's all bollocks. All the clubs deserve credit for trying to find a resolution as quick as possible for this. The solution we've offered is as fair as you can get. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brashy's Boots Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Small groups in the ST ballot is a bit pish. I go on my own. Used to take my son until he left to go to uni and now I sit in splendid in isolation. I quite like it that way and me and I get a wee blether with those who sit near me. I don't know any of them though, so there's no small group for me. Looks like I'll be in the hoose. One more chance for all you punters with loadsa pals. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev23 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 On allocation, I’d be happier if it was more Rovers fans getting to at least one fixture. So if you get QOS, you’ve no chance of a Pars ticket and vice versa. Give more folk the chance to take in a game.I don’t know how straight forward it would be to do that, especially with limited office staff, but I think that’s fair. Pleased we’ve went down the ballot route regardless. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, Brashy's Boots said: Small groups in the ST ballot is a bit pish. I go on my own. Used to take my son until he left to go to uni and now I sit in splendid in isolation. I quite like it that way and me and I get a wee blether with those who sit near me. I don't know any of them though, so there's no small group for me. Looks like I'll be in the hoose. One more chance for all you punters with loadsa pals. Optional...same chance entering as an individual. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, kev23 said: I don’t know how straight forward it would be to do that, especially with limited office staff, but I think that’s fair. Pleased we’ve went down the ballot route regardless. I'd imagine they want to avoid it as nobody would go for the tickets for the Queens game in an attempt to secure one for the Pars game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Been mulling this mess over for a bit, and it seems the relative correct choice was made, given the unpredictable nature of the Government entities involved. A three week suspension would put the entire season at risk when, as is likely, the whole plan changes again in an unpredictable manner in two to three weeks. It is more likely than not that limits will remain on crowds this season. Going forward with the matches gets them done now, with costs that would likely be unavoidable due to pre-ordering, scheduling, etc, rather than pushing them back to an unknown time while still owing for some prep costs. For fans, it’s a terrible blow, but one we've seen coming for some time now. With our ST holders able to get one of three matches versus potentially not being able to attend any of the three, it is a pretty solid compromise. The sheer idiocy of a flat 500 limit, regardless of facility, spacing or measures, emphasizes the likelihood of further Governmental stupidity in the coming weeks and months. I also fear that the clubs are taking the view that another shutdown is possible, so it’s best to get to at least 24 matches, and preferably 27, played as soon as possible. Stay safe, and let’s hope they (SG) finally see how stupid this move was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brashy's Boots Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Optional...same chance entering as an individual.Ah, misread the rules. As you were. A small group can be a perfectly splendid 1. I'm in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Brashy's Boots said: 22 minutes ago, TxRover said: Optional...same chance entering as an individual. Ah, misread the rules. As you were. A small group can be a perfectly splendid 1. I'm in. Checked the scales, I’m certainly in the small group on my own list. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always next quarter Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Ro Sham Bo said: https://www.raithrovers.net/51752/ticketing-update.htm Season ticket ballot it is. Fair play for sorting that system out in rapid time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore Rover Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 1 hour ago, TxRover said: A three week suspension would put the entire season at risk My fear was that if the leagues voted to suspended games for three weeks the Government would have great ammunition to stop the season altogether and say “you stopped your own season, not us” 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers_Lad Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Am I missing something but if someone or a group are successful for say the QoS game do they drop out for Dunfermline and subsequently the Arbroath games? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Rovers_Lad said: Am I missing something but if someone or a group are successful for say the QoS game do they drop out for Dunfermline and subsequently the Arbroath games? Seems as though each match is a free for all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spot on Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Don’t suppose the ballot draw is live on Facebook 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers_Lad Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Ro Sham Bo said: Seems as though each match is a free for all. Mmm,aware of the situation the clubs been put in and difficulties rolling this out but if someone or a group are successful for one match they shouldn,t be eligible for another Quite like the way Arbroath have done it To try and be fair to everyone, there are two options. Option 1 - To choose either match as your preferred first choice, this will not guarantee that you will be to attend this match but you will then be entered into a random ballot where a maximum of 500 season ticket holders will be issued an e-ticket for one game, with the remaining a maximum of 500 season ticket holders being offered a ticket for the alternative fixture (season ticket cards will NOT be active for these two matches). Option 2 - To inform us that you do not wish to attend either of these matches in person but instead use your virtual season ticket and watch both games live via Arbroath FC TV. Edited December 23, 2021 by Rovers_Lad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pub car king Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) We have roughly 1100 ST holders and 3 games at about 380 tickets. Could they draw all 3 games at once which would mean every season ticket holder gets a ticket for 1 match. Fans could then trade tickets amongst themselves if you can't make your own match nut can make someone else's. Or draw game 1 then leave everyone else in for a week then draw game 2 and what's left after that gets game 3 Edited December 23, 2021 by pub car king . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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